Great gatsby trailer andre 3000 biography

Baz Luhrmann is pulling out all the stops for his highly anticipated new movie, The Great Gatsby. The newest trailer features legendary, contemporary crooners like Beyonce, Andre 3000, Lana Del Rey, and Florence + the Machines.

While these musicians are all present day super stars, their sounds still complement the 20’s set period piece beautifully.

Florence Welsh’s stirring voice chanting “I can see the green light” is enough to give anyone the chills, while Beyonce Knowles and Andre 3000’s collaboration on Amy Winehouse’s Back To Black is undeniably powerful.

Some critics are concerned that Luhrmann’s use of current music artists might take away from the 20’s feel, however, this something to be expected (and embraced) with the innovative Baz Luhrmann at the helm.

Luhrmann has an uncanny ability to combine the contemporary and period appropriate to make his own hauntingly beautiful interpretation… that also ha